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    Feet in Peril: Assessment of Feet in Patients Undergoing Haemodialysis
    (John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2026) Ünal, Aysun; Eşsiz, Seher Dilan; Yılmaz, Üstün; Bal Özkaptan, Bilge; Ozen, Nurten
    Background: Foot problems are common in haemodialysis patients, making treatment and disease management difficult due to their serious complications and creating a significant financial burden on healthcare expenses. Objective: In this study, we assessed the foot problems in haemodialysis patients. Design: A retrospective descriptive and single-centre study was conducted. Participants: The study was conducted with 75 patients undergoing haemodialysis treatment between 1 January and 31 August 2024. The study was granted ethical approval before data were collected. Measurements: An assessment form that included the introductory characteristics of the patients was used to collect data, and the results of the foot assessment performed by the podiatrist. Results: We detected at least one foot problem in 70.6% of the participants. The three most common foot problems were dryness/cracks (45.3%), onychomycosis (28.3%), and calluses (15.2%). Foot problems were significantly more common in individuals who were 51 years old or older (p =.019), as well as in those with diabetes (p <.001) and hypertension (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Different types of foot problems, particularly dryness and cracks, were identified in haemodialysis patients. These findings highlight the importance of routine foot assessments in dialysis units and the need to integrate structured foot care education into clinical practice to prevent potential complications from arising. © 2026 The Author(s). Journal of Renal Care published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association/European Renal Care Association.